The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 10: The Private Zoo
by Hugh Lofting
Tommy is given a tour of the animal's quarters.
Tommy is given a tour of the animal's quarters.
Doctor Dolittle receives word about the disappearance of Golden Arrow's son, Long Arrow.
The Cast of Characters is presented
The monkey council, disappointed by news of the doctor's inevitable departure, decide to give a gift to show their gratitude.
Doctor Dolittle, Prince Bumpo, and the injured Long Arrow travel to the land of the Bagjagderag, intending to negotiate a final peace between the tribes. The parrots stand down.
Polynesia comes up with a plan to deal with Ben Butcher.
Long Arrow is upset the passing of a village elder. Doctor Dolittle and his group, having been invited to a great feast, make their way to the village.
After a number of delays, the Curlew departs to great fanfare and celebration by the citizens of Puddleby.
Tommy's abilities continue to progress under the tutelage of Polynesia. A long lost friend returns from Africa.
As the voyage continues, Doctor Dolittle once again attempts to understand the language of the shellfish.
After the discovery of some old friends on board the Curlew, Doctor Dolittle is forced to make an unplanned stop.
Dr. Dolittle's maritime travels come to an abrupt end. As the doctor and his passengers prepare to go ashore, a stowaway is discovered aboard ship. Dr. Dolittle introduces himself to the natives before embarking on the next leg of his journey.
Having come across an injured squirrel, Tommy is directed to the office of John Dolittle by his friends. Matthew tells Tommy of the good doctors many voyages. Upon arriving at the doctor's house, the visitors encounter the loyal dog Jip, but find that the doctor is no where to be found.
The king, angered Polynesia's deception, pursues Doctor Dolittle as he rushes towards the Land of the Monkeys. Chee-Chee uses his knowledge of the island to ensure the Doctor's safety. Doctor Dolittle witnesses the famous "Bridge of Apes".
Disgusted by the local custom of bullfighting, Doctor Dolittle makes a bet with the influential Don Enrique, with Prince Bumpo making a side bet of his own.
Utterson speaks to Jekyll, but doesn’t get the answers that he is looking for regarding Mr. Hyde.
As the Curlew prepares to depart, an old friend arrives just in time to join the crew.
Having become lost while heading towards the shore, Doctor Dolittle and the animals are once again taken prisoner by the King of Jolliginki. Polynesia has a conversation with Prince Bumpo.
Having won his wager, Doctor Dolittle and and his part prepare for a hasty departure, fearing reprisal from the angry citizens of Monteverde.
Doctor Dolittle addresses the subject of returning back to Puddleby.
Having been visited by various sea creatures attempting to save the trapped snail, Doctor Dolittle suddenly has a breakthrough with the shellfish language.
Chee-Chee, having grown homesick without Polynesia, makes her way back to Puddleby.
En route to the Stubbins home, Doctor Dolittle describes Polynesia and the role she played in his development as a doctor and his understanding of various animal languages. An old friend makes a surprise visit bringing word of various friends and acquaintances.
The narrator gives a description of the Dolittle garden and its exotic inhabitants.
Abstract: With Mrs. Gordon's health in decline, John and Black Beauty depart on an urgent mission.